The National Government of Colombia and the Congress of the Republic have solidly implemented the Citizen Income as a fundamental part of the ambitious National Development Plan “Colombia, World Power of Life”. In this program, Prosperidad Social is in charge of distributing the benefits that aim to ensure full compliance with basic needs, such as food, while actively promoting economic independence and guaranteeing inalienable access to rights such as education. and health.
The subsidy has been established in the 466 municipalities classified as priority in terms of extreme poverty, and additional funds will be allocated to households with children under the age of six who live in high-priority areas. So far, 2 million households have been benefited.
How do I know if I am a beneficiary of Citizen Income 2023?
The Department of Social Prosperity has created an online tool that allows families to check if they have been included in the program. This tool is available through the following link, and to access the information it is necessary to have the identification number. It is important to have the identification number at hand to obtain the necessary information.
When do they pay Citizen Income?
Social Prosperity began on Saturday, April 29, the distribution of the payments corresponding to the Transition to Citizen Income program, and the first cycle concluded on May 30. Payments will be made every two months, so taking into account the same pattern used, it is expected that the next payment will start on June 29 and will last until July 30.
How much is the Citizen Income payment? see calculator
Under the administration of President Gustavo Petro, the Citizen Income program has been established, whose purpose is to ensure an income of up to 500,000 pesos to households that are in conditions of extreme poverty. This initiative’s main objective is to fight hunger, gradually promote economic independence and guarantee access to fundamental rights.
The allocation of this financial subsidy will require that Sisbén IV take into consideration the classification of households, family composition, the presence of indigenous population, victims of forced displacement, and the geographic location of families. To estimate the amount they will receive, beneficiaries can use the tool “my calculator”.